The New Brighton Lions defeated the Freedom Bulldogs tonight 20-8 and secure their place in the WPIAL Playoffs. The Lions opened the game with an early touchdown in the first quarter taking a 6-0 in the first quarter. They held that lead for over a quarter until the Bulldogs intercepted the  ball and took it deep in Lions territory. The turnover would result in a Bulldog touchdown moments later making the score 6-6 going into the half. The Lions defense shut down the Bulldogs offense in the second half forcing a few turnovers and holding the Bulldogs scoreless. The only points Freedom got was from a safety, that was the result of a penalty deep the Lions territory. But, the Lions poured it on in the second half getting a pick that would result in a touchdown for the Lions. And in the fourth quarter a good rush on a punt results in a bad or blocked punt that the Lions capitalized on, extending their lead to 20-8. The New Brighton Lions will advance to the playoffs their opponent has not been announced yet. As for the Freedom Bulldogs their hard fought season is over as they fell short of making the playoffs.